Example Of A Speech Critique

In this paper I am going to discuss the rhetorical appeals, as well as the argumentative structure, audience and purpose set forth by George W. Bush in his September 27 speech in Flagstaff, Arizona. More specifically I will refer to the rhetorical appeals of ethos, pathos and logos, and explain how they are used to gain the support and attention of the audience and further the further the purpose of the speech. As I explain these appeals I will also give an insight into the argumentative structure and why it is apparent in this particular speech.

Lyndon B. Johnson orchestrated a strong, strategic speech on the day of March 15,1965. His speech was striving to persuade the nation to pass a bill which would give African- Americans additional rights to vote. Throughout his speech, Lyndon B. Johnson demonstrates all men are equal and should have equal rights through his utilization of repetition, pathos, and rhetorical questions.

Bill Clinton effective used ethos, pathos, and logos throughout his speech in order to gain forgiveness of the

In George Bush’s campaign advertisement, two people were talking about George Bush: Barbara Bush and a male narrator. The first speaker, Barbara Bush spoke highly of George Bush through a sincere tone as she described how she wished people saw him as she sees him. The next speaker was a male narrator who also spoke highly of George Bush in a reverent tone as he explained that George Bush met every challenge given to him by his country. The tones each speaker used, reaffirmed the message

Presenting a speech can have it difficulties, whether it is you not having a loud speaking voice or nervousness, you still have to have the ability to deliver a great speech to your audience. On January 20, 1961 over 49 years ago our late President John F. Kennedy presented the Inaugural Address, in Washington D.C. The weather was very cold, and it was one of the largest crowds at the Inauguration.

In Martin Luther King Junior’s Letter from Birmingham Jail, MLK uses ethos, logos, and pathos powerfully and effectively to present his argument that the discrimination of African Americans all over the country is unbearable and should be outlawed forever. King wrote the letter in Birmingham, Alabama after a peaceful protest against segregation which was King’s way of reinforcing his belief that without forceful, direct actions (such as his own), true civil rights could never be achieved.

European Rhetoric defines Ethos as “The mode of persuasion [that] deals with the character of the speaker. The intent of the speaker is to appear credible. According to Aristotle there are three prerequisites that are necessary to appear credible: Competence, Good Intention, Empathy” (Ethos). Before Barbara Bush could even take the podium her competence was already brought into question. Her competence became a national issue making headlines in the likes of The New York Times and Newsweek (Clift) such as this New York Times Article from May 4th 1990 which states “The conflict has centered on a protest by 150 Wellesley students who said they were ‘outraged’ by the selection of Mrs. Bush as the graduation speaker. They said she did not represent the type of career woman the college seeks to educate.” due to the fact that “Mrs. Bush dropped out of

The candidates for president had changed from the “aristocracy” to the “common man” who were lawyers, candle makers, silversmiths, and small shop owners. John Adams predicted that the right to vote would be extended. But, this was not his wish. He actually liked things the way that they were. He liked the generations of aristocracy continuing their reign of power. During the campaigns the candidates were physically out more openly among the people at simple barbeques, parades, and rallies. This reminded me of the day that Trump, Clinton, and others were all at the state fair in Iowa, walking and talking among the average man, woman, and child. Jackson and Adams both used negative campaigning against their opponents. Jackson’s followers complained that Adams campaigned on Sundays and Adams claimed that Jackson’s marriage was not legal. The common saying was that Adams could write but that Jackson could fight. Today, we have a lot of negative campaigning and avoidance of actual meaningful questions that the people want to know the answers

My visual aid was the strongest part about my speech. I brought in the ingredients to make Tiramisu to show which brands I like to use for the recipe. I also prepared Tiramisu for the class as my hold interest technique. To relate the topic to the audience, I told them that they could make this recipe when they want to impress someone. My credibility was also convincing as I informed the class I had researched and compiled the best recipe. My introduction in general was concise and convinced the audience pay attention to the rest of my speech. I also thought my tone was conversational and not too formal.

I wasn't sure what to expect. While I had always been interested in the conditions of my society, I was a novice in the political arena. Never before had I given a speech in front of a group of people larger than those in a typical high school classroom, much less run for any kind of political office. In that first hour after my arrival, as I waded through a gym full of ASB presidents, state-level competitors in speech and debate, and seasoned MUN delegates, I

He became the president of the Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity and enjoyed drinking, playing football, and dating. His grades were not his main priority (Biography; Gale: Vol. 21).

Paul Keating’s speech ‘funeral service of the unknown Australian soldier’ and Noel Pearson’s speech ‘an Australian history for us all’ have developed and expressed ideas using language appropriate to their audience, purpose and form. Despite the fact, it is fundamentally the speaker’s skills in the construction of the speech that determine its decisive success.

Inaugural addresses have in many respects been the first clear indication to the American public of what they have signed on to for the next four to eight years. Especially with the media in recent decades, elections have become so clouded in argument and contradiction that the inaugural address is our first chance to really listen to the new president’s goals and aspirations, without any significant distractions. The inauguration is almost like a relative’s engagement party: you may be in favor of the chosen individual but there are undoubtedly those that disagree, the individual’s track record may be flawed and debated however, you can

What was the central idea of the speech? How were the central idea and main points of the speech previewed?

First of all, this paper will be analysing its context and purpose of Bill Clinton’s speech. On September 5th, 2012, Bill Clinton delivered his amazing speech at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina. Although his speech mostly consist of logos appeals to persuade his audience in a ceremonial setting, he begins his speech in an epideictic tone focusing on developing the ethos of Barack Obama. At the Democratic National Convention, the Democratic Party and the rest of the Americans witness Bill Clinton proclaiming his support for Obama to be re-elected while stating the reasons why he should be reappointed. The purpose of his speech was not only to express the president’s future objectives but also to show